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Life Orb
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name: Life Orb
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Encore / Tailwind
ability: Prankster
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Moonblast is a strong STAB move that hits a lot of Pokemon, namely Virizion, Sharpedo, Druddigon, Shiftry, and Spiritomb for super effective damage. Giga Drain also receives STAB and is useful for regaining back HP lost from Life Orb recoil; it is also used to hit Alomomola, Rhyperior, and Gastrodon, among other Pokemon, for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fire is useful to 2HKO Doublade after Stealth Rock, while also 2HKOing Escavalier and OHKOing Durant. Encore is used to deter Pokemon from setting up or using non-attacking moves such as Defog, allowing another teammate to come in for free. Tailwind can be a good move to use late-game for a couple turns of doubled Speed, which can help gain the upper hand. Nature Power is an option as it is an 80 Base Power move that gains +1 priority thanks to Prankster and the move's mechanics, and can be useful to pick off weakened Pokemon such as Fletchinder or Sharpedo without taking any unnecessary damage. Shadow Ball is an option that can be used over Hidden Power Fire to guarantee a 2HKO on Doublade, while also hitting Psychic-types for super effective damage. However, Hidden Power Fire is preferred as it hits Pokemon that Whimsicott usually lures, such as Escavalier.
Set Details
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An offensive set with Life Orb allows Whimsicott to function as a check to various threats on offensive teams. Such Pokemon include Druddigon, Sharpedo, Rhyperior, Alomomola, Shiftry, Spiritomb, Jolteon, and Virizion, among others. The EV spread is straightforward, as it aims to maximize Special Attack and Speed, with a Timid nature to make use of Whimsicott's excellent Speed stat. Prankster is used to gain priority on Encore and Tailwind.
Usage Tips
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Whimsicott should be used as an offensive utility Pokemon on offensive teams to check the aforementioned Pokemon throughout the match. It should be kept at decently high HP to allow it to consistently switch into these threats, either through the use of Giga Drain or by keeping it safe from any unnecessary damage. If the opponent has Doublade or Escavalier, hitting them with the appropriate coverage move on the predicted switch to 2HKO is a risk that is worth taking. Use Encore on Pokemon that try to set up, or on a non-attacking move to allow a teammate to come in for free. If Tailwind is chosen, it should be used as a last resort move before Whimsicott goes down, for a couple turns of doubled Speed that its teammates can benefit from.
Team Options
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Stealth Rock is important as it can turn some 2HKOs into OHKOs, and also because Whimsicott can force some switches. Rhyperior, Cobalion, and Druddigon are good at setting up Stealth Rock, and the former two are also good at checking Poison-types such as Golbat and Drapion. Other entry hazards are also appreciated, and some setters include Qwilfish, which has access to both Spikes and Toxic Spikes, Accelgor, which has access to Spikes, and Omastar, which can set up Spikes as well as Stealth Rock. Spiritomb is a good offensive partner, as it can Pursuit trap some Pokemon that can prove to be annoying to Whimsicott, such as Delphox and Bronzong, and neutralize Pokemon like Doublade with Foul Play or Will-O-Wisp. Assault Vest Slowking is an excellent counter to the Fire-types that plague Whimsicott, whereas Assault Vest Druddigon is a good offensive check to Pokemon such as Moltres and Delphox. Likewise, counters to Poison-types are important; Reuniclus, Choice Specs Meloetta, and Delphox are powerful Psychic-types that can get rid of those. Finally, wallbreakers such as Moltres, Clawitzer, and Exploud are good teammates to punch holes in the opposing team, enabling Whimsicott to perform its role more effectively.
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Life Orb
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name: Life Orb
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Encore / Tailwind
ability: Prankster
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Moonblast is a strong STAB move that hits a lot of Pokemon, namely Virizion, Sharpedo, Druddigon, Shiftry, and Spiritomb for super effective damage. Giga Drain also receives STAB and is useful for regaining back HP lost from Life Orb recoil; it is also used to hit Alomomola, Rhyperior, and Gastrodon, among other Pokemon, for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fire is useful to 2HKO Doublade after Stealth Rock, while also 2HKOing Escavalier and OHKOing Durant. Encore is used to deter Pokemon from setting up or using non-attacking moves such as Defog, allowing another teammate to come in for free. Tailwind can be a good move to use late-game for a couple turns of doubled Speed, which can help gain the upper hand. Nature Power is an option as it is an 80 Base Power move that gains +1 priority thanks to Prankster and the move's mechanics, and can be useful to pick off weakened Pokemon such as Fletchinder or Sharpedo without taking any unnecessary damage. Shadow Ball is an option that can be used over Hidden Power Fire to guarantee a 2HKO on Doublade, while also hitting Psychic-types for super effective damage. However, Hidden Power Fire is preferred as it hits Pokemon that Whimsicott usually lures, such as Escavalier.
Set Details
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An offensive set with Life Orb allows Whimsicott to function as a check to various threats on offensive teams. Such Pokemon include Druddigon, Sharpedo, Rhyperior, Alomomola, Shiftry, Spiritomb, Jolteon, and Virizion, among others. The EV spread is straightforward, as it aims to maximize Special Attack and Speed, with a Timid nature to make use of Whimsicott's excellent Speed stat. Prankster is used to gain priority on Encore and Tailwind.
Usage Tips
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Whimsicott should be used as an offensive utility Pokemon on offensive teams to check the aforementioned Pokemon throughout the match. It should be kept at decently high HP to allow it to consistently switch into these threats, either through the use of Giga Drain or by keeping it safe from any unnecessary damage. If the opponent has Doublade or Escavalier, hitting them with the appropriate coverage move on the predicted switch to 2HKO is a risk that is worth taking. Use Encore on Pokemon that try to set up, or on a non-attacking move to allow a teammate to come in for free. If Tailwind is chosen, it should be used as a last resort move before Whimsicott goes down, for a couple turns of doubled Speed that its teammates can benefit from.
Team Options
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Stealth Rock is important as it can turn some 2HKOs into OHKOs, and also because Whimsicott can force some switches. Rhyperior, Cobalion, and Druddigon are good at setting up Stealth Rock, and the former two are also good at checking Poison-types such as Golbat and Drapion. Other entry hazards are also appreciated, and some setters include Qwilfish, which has access to both Spikes and Toxic Spikes, Accelgor, which has access to Spikes, and Omastar, which can set up Spikes as well as Stealth Rock. Spiritomb is a good offensive partner, as it can Pursuit trap some Pokemon that can prove to be annoying to Whimsicott, such as Delphox and Bronzong, and neutralize Pokemon like Doublade with Foul Play or Will-O-Wisp. Assault Vest Slowking is an excellent counter to the Fire-types that plague Whimsicott, whereas Assault Vest Druddigon is a good offensive check to Pokemon such as Moltres and Delphox. Likewise, counters to Poison-types are important; Reuniclus, Choice Specs Meloetta, and Delphox are powerful Psychic-types that can get rid of those. Finally, wallbreakers such as Moltres, Clawitzer, and Exploud are good teammates to punch holes in the opposing team, enabling Whimsicott to perform its role more effectively.
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